And if, like me, you're a cemetery buff, Vineyard Haven has some of the best. When the winds are too raw and blustery for the beach, I walk my dogs to the graveyards and commune with the island dead.

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You'll find this alpaca farm in Oak Bluffs, less than 3 miles south of the Vineyard Haven Harbor. If you don't have your own set of wheels, you can take the bus; Vineyard Transit Routes Nos.

In summer, the beaches beckon and guests can cast jackets and shawls aside while dancing the night away on the Gatsby-esque lawn of the former Vineyard Haven Marine Hospital. Purchased recently by ...